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Forum: Day Trippin' 06-17-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 825
Posted By mefadv
:D :D :D DAMN, :D :D :D Tom a 439 mile "day" is...

:D :D :D DAMN, :D :D :D Tom a 439 mile "day" is more like an endurance ride. Hell my ass is sore, knees a knock'n and thigh's burn'n... just think'n about it! :eek1 ... and I'm several years short of...
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-17-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 825
Posted By mefadv
I totally agree with the solo riding ! ! !

I totally agree with the solo riding ! ! !
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-17-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 334
Posted By mefadv
Nice pic's... Thanks for taking us along !

Nice pic's... Thanks for taking us along !
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-17-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 777
Posted By mefadv
Great report... Thanks for taking us along ! :clap

Great report... Thanks for taking us along ! :clap
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-14-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 614
Posted By mefadv
Thanks for taking us along... :clap

Thanks for taking us along... :clap
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-13-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 490
Views: 64,385
Posted By mefadv
Awesome... Just Awesome... :clap

Awesome... Just Awesome... :clap
Forum: Ride reports 06-11-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,621
Posted By mefadv
Looks like another great time on a Hodaka... Put...

Looks like another great time on a Hodaka... Put lot's of miles on them Li'l boogers. :clap
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-11-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 900
Posted By mefadv
Nice report... Thanks for the ride! :clap

Nice report... Thanks for the ride! :clap
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-10-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,262
Posted By mefadv
Another time... Took a quick early morning...

Another time...

Took a quick early morning venture back to the farming community of Aguila. Only out about 2.5 hours as it was to be a warm 108 degrees. A good day to stay "shaded-up". :1drink
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-06-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,262
Posted By mefadv
Another time.... Here we go again! Are you...

Another time.... Here we go again! Are you getting tired of these Li'l reports yet?

Summer is upon us here in the Great Southwestern Deserts! Usually leaving about 6am, temp in the high 60s and...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 06-06-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 483
Posted By mefadv
I have been there many times... within the past...

I have been there many times... within the past 25 years.
The route has been improved over the years as there is now a C.A.P. Tower at the top with a helo-pad. They had to move some very big...
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-06-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 832
Posted By mefadv
[QUOTE=d_mob;21567358]I'll answer the two...

[QUOTE=d_mob;21567358]I'll answer the two questions directed at me...

1. Did I wish I had a more dirt-friendly bike??? No way man! I honestly think the 800 is the perfect 'do-it-all' bike. If I...
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-06-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 662
Posted By mefadv
Thanks for taking us along...:clap

Thanks for taking us along...:clap
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-06-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 739
Posted By mefadv
Thanks for the trip...:clap

Thanks for the trip...:clap
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 06-05-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 483
Posted By mefadv
Thanks for the maps... Really showing no extra...

Thanks for the maps... Really showing no extra roads than my TOPO...:D
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 06-05-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 483
Posted By mefadv
Thanks for the maps... However your CN is...

Thanks for the maps...
However your CN is showing the same roadways as my TOPO. It is approximately 6.6 miles straight line to the summit and 10+ by road.
Thank you as you have saved me some $...
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-05-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 611
Posted By mefadv
MonteK on the mighty KLR650, Gary and his 990 in...

MonteK on the mighty KLR650, Gary and his 990 in the middle and my XR650R on the right. I will soon learn that everybody thinks it's hilarious to stop until I decide to kill the motor, then hit the...
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-05-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 395
Posted By mefadv
Great ride... and pic's... Thanks for...

Great ride... and pic's...

Thanks for taking us along :clap
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 06-04-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 483
Posted By mefadv
There is a road that runs between these two...

There is a road that runs between these two points. It is called the Harquahala Mountain Byway... Remains of an old Smithsonian institute Observatory on the top.


Harquahala Mountain N33 48.708...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 06-04-2013, 12:10 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 42,721
Posted By mefadv
2002 XR400r, ...

2002 XR400r,

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/mefyj/ADV%2006%2002%202013/IMG_0840.jpg
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 06-04-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 483
Posted By mefadv
I believe my old unit had the Road & Rec. map on...

I believe my old unit had the Road & Rec. map on it when purchased. Showed things of interest some trails and most dirt roads. However how can you find a copy of this on CD or ?

The purchase of...
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-04-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,262
Posted By mefadv
Really do not remember a yellow Subaru brat... :D...

Really do not remember a yellow Subaru brat... :D

However I do remember traveling on, what I considered, a somewhat difficult 2-track one day. Was taking a break under a shady Mesquite and having...
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-04-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 777
Posted By mefadv
Great Report... Thanks for taking us...

Great Report...


Thanks for taking us along ! :clap
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-03-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 832
Posted By mefadv
Great Report, pic's and video. :clap Two...

Great Report, pic's and video. :clap

Two rather different bikes...
How did the F8 handle the two tracks. Did you wish you had a more dirt friendly bike? Like the KTM...

Again thanks for...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 06-03-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 483
Posted By mefadv
Garmin Topo US 24K Southwest

Question to those who know... or may be using both. :norton

My Garmin Topo US 24K Southwest is missing several dirt roads that my old pre-1999 Lowrance Ifinder was showing. ...and are still...
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-03-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,513
Posted By mefadv
Another great report and awesome photo's ! ! ! ...

Another great report and awesome photo's ! ! !
Easily recognized your ride across Hwy 74 and your "camera along the shoulder" shot riding outside of Congress. Similar angle of Vulture Peak as my...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-31-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,262
Posted By mefadv
Another Day... Took a couple hours this...

Another Day...

Took a couple hours this Morning and made a trek to the Box Canyon of the Hassayampa River. Just about 6 miles as the crow-flies from my front door!
...
Forum: The Garage 05-30-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,987
Posted By mefadv
Click on this link... you will see my riding...

Click on this link... you will see my riding conditions and a couple of photo's of my slime results....

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889018...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-30-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8,731
Views: 729,174
Posted By mefadv
I totally agree... That is why I still have the...

I totally agree... That is why I still have the 35watt "fender-lighter" on the XR :lol3
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-29-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,262
Posted By mefadv
Another Day.... A morning trip out West...

Another Day....

A morning trip out West beginning near Black Mountain & looping back. 6 miles of blacktop until the first wire gap. There was about 2 miles of dirt overlap near the end of this...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-29-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8,731
Views: 729,174
Posted By mefadv
You are using terms here that most people have...

You are using terms here that most people have never heard of... or care too. However I have. To simplify;


L.E.D. (unless filtered) over-expose and therefore flatten objects. Not what you want...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-29-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8,731
Views: 729,174
Posted By mefadv
Thought you were heading West for a li'l trip !

Thought you were heading West for a li'l trip !
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-28-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8,731
Views: 729,174
Posted By mefadv
In my backyard... :lol3 Buckhorn Wash, Buckhorn...

In my backyard... :lol3 Buckhorn Wash, Buckhorn Trail, Buckhorn Ranch Road, where were you guys... Ohhh that right exploring. Waay too many snakes with rattles :eek1 out that way this time of year!...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-28-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 601
Posted By mefadv
Nice Ride Kevin... Ya just need to get "Out...

Nice Ride Kevin...

Ya just need to get "Out Wickenburg Way" and we'll get some Desert Pin-stripping on that plastic! :D

I'm a slow rider so I may hold you back on that new "Husky". A reading...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-23-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,262
Posted By mefadv
Mike - - - I do not pretend to be an expert with...

Mike - - - I do not pretend to be an expert with the SPOT but only know what I have and what works for me. I hope you would never have to use the lifesaver part but if you do I'm glad to have been of...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 05-23-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,431
Posted By mefadv
Showing a track on my Garmin 60Cx & 24K TOPO...

Showing a track on my Garmin 60Cx & 24K TOPO Southwest.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/mefyj/N%20or%20Forepaugh/IMG_0777.jpg

No I'm not advertising for TUSK it is just a cheap cover...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-23-2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,262
Posted By mefadv
Mike, This is the message that my wife...

Mike,

This is the message that my wife receives via email (also text) when I push the "Just-checking-in" button on the Spot.

mySpot<?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns =...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-23-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 817
Posted By mefadv
Thanks for sharing the report & pic's...:clap

Thanks for sharing the report & pic's...:clap
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-22-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,262
Posted By mefadv
Hey Tom, Thought I would get a thumbs-up from...

Hey Tom,
Thought I would get a thumbs-up from you...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-22-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,262
Posted By mefadv
I have used a GPS for years... mostly just to...

I have used a GPS for years... mostly just to tell me where I am. Hopefully I will become proficient with my new GPS and can share some route's.

A good number of my routes are not mapped but any...
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